Richard Yancey Reading Order

3 books (2005–2008)

Richard Yancey's Alfred Kropp trilogy follows a complete three-book arc published between 2005 and 2008. This young adult action-adventure series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp, followed by The Seal of Solomon and The Thirteenth Skull. The books form a connected narrative that builds across all three installments.

Start with The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp and read in order.

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1	The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Seal of Solomon 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Thirteenth Skull 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2011–2011)

3 books (2013–2016)

Richard Yancey's Fifth Wave trilogy spans from 2013 to 2016 and follows a complete story arc told across three books. Read the series in publication order beginning with The 5th Wave, followed by The Infinite Sea and concluding with The Last Star. This young adult science fiction series combines action and thriller elements throughout its narrative.

Start with The 5th Wave and read in order.

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1	The 5th Wave 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Infinite Sea 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Last Star 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2009–2013)

The Monstrumologist is a complete four-book series by Richard Yancey published between 2009 and 2013. This dark fantasy adventure series blends mystery and action across The Monstrumologist, The Curse of the Wendigo, The Isle of Blood, and The Final Descent. The books should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected narrative and character development throughout the series.

Start with The Monstrumologist, the first of 4 books in the Monstrumologist series.

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1	The Monstrumologist 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Curse of the Wendigo 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Isle of Blood 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Final Descent 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2004–2004)

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1	Confessions of a Tax Collector 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2003–2003)

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1	A Burning in Homeland 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2006–2011)

The Teddy Ruzak series comprises four mystery novels published between 2006 and 2011, following the cases of an unconventional private detective. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Highly Effective Detective and concluding with The Highly Effective Detective Crosses the Line. Richard Yancey delivers a blend of mystery, humor, and character-driven storytelling across these standalone yet interconnected investigations.

Start with The Highly Effective Detective, the first of 4 books in the Teddy Ruzak series.

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1	The Highly Effective Detective 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Highly Effective Detective Goes to the Dogs 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Highly Effective Detective Plays the Fool 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Highly Effective Detective Crosses the Line 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible